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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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